Sarnia Police Service officials allege: The Sarnia Police Service Drug Unit says a recent investigation into local drug trafficking has led to an arrest and the seizure of drugs, weapons, and cash following both an arrest and a subsequent search warrant execution.
Police say that shortly after 9 p.m. on April 16, officers arrested a 34-year-old Sarnia man as part of the ongoing investigation. At the time of the arrest, he was allegedly found in possession of 28.01 grams of para-fluorofentanyl, more than $1,200 in cash, drug packaging materials, a folding knife, and a digital scale.
Following the arrest, members of the Emergency Response Team executed a search warrant at a residence on Kathleen Avenue connected to the investigation. During the search, officers seized a loaded sawed-off shotgun, shotgun ammunition, additional drug packaging materials, 1.55 grams of crystal methamphetamine, digital scales, approximately $6,770 in cash, a collapsible baton, nunchucks, and brass knuckles.
Police say a TruNarc device was used to test the seized substance, confirming it as para-fluorofentanyl, which was described as a high-potency, uncut form of fentanyl. In total, officers say 43.82 grams of suspected fentanyl-related substances were seized, with an estimated street value of approximately $8,800.
The accused has been charged with multiple offences including possession for the purpose of trafficking a Schedule I substance, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, several firearms-related offences, possession of prohibited weapons, and multiple counts related to breaching court orders and probation conditions.
Police say the individual was held for a bail hearing and has since been remanded into custody.
Authorities also noted that this marks the second search warrant executed at the Kathleen Avenue address in the past eight months.
“Our community knows too well the terrible tragedies that can occur when criminal elements are present in our city. I commend our Drug Unit for getting more drugs and weapons off our streets.” said Chief Derek Davis, Sarnia Police Service.
